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Good Afternoon all,
I'm wondering if i could ask for opinions / advice on my current car and what comes next as my PCP deal ends in June 2021. I have a really nice 2017 Audi A3 Saloon 2 litre (auto) quattro black edition in floret silver. The car is immaculate (apart from some stone chips on the bonnet), and has a lot of extras fitted. The car has Matrix headlights, Soft nappa leather seats, Bang and Olufsen stereo, Tech pack, heated front seats, Virtual cockpit, Rear camera, Parking assist plus (the self parking version which I've never used), Apple Carplay, Folding door mirrors, Interior lighting pack, Extended leather trim inside, Wireless charging.
When I purchased this car some people asked why would I spend so much on the extras when its "only an A3" but I do enjoy technology inside the car and I've always said how the interior of the car looks is just as important to me as the exterior (I spend enough time looking at it).
The PCP ends in July with a lump sum of £15,000 payable. The plan was always to buy the car as its a great car and has all the toys I would like and a great engine, its lovely to drive and looks great. I've looked on Audi's Used website and there are only 2 other A3 Saloon black edition in an 800 mile radius.
Obviously Audi have contacted me and asked what i was thinking in regards to the PCP / car, asking if I was looking at a new car. I've told them that i probably will not be looking at a new A3 Saloon as they only offer the 1.5 litre engine now. I had a 1.5 litre C.O.D A3 sportback before my current A3 and enjoy the larger engine. I don't scream around like a nutter but the extra power is nice.
I started looking around at what other manufacturers have to offer but am not sure. I looked at BMW, I liked the 2 Series Gran Coupe and did start looking at a second hand (Dec 2020) M235i, but when i looked at it in the flesh I just didn't like the shape. I don't like 1 Series BMW's, and tbh i prefer a saloon style car. The Series 3 seems a bit out of my reach. Im really not a fan of the space ship style interior of Mercedes.
Audi have come to me and asked if I have considered the new S3 Saloon.... keeping the 2 litre engine and power (and more!). The new S3 seems to have more "as standard" now and they have only had to add Matrix headlights and a "comfort and sound pack" to bring it up to my A3's spec (sacrificing the auto parking , I've never used it). The S3 would work out £50 a month more than my A3 atm with a £4k deposit. Audi quoted £40,575 for the S3. I've been on CarWow and had a quote from Audi Crawley (same dealer?!?!) for £38,236.
Never owning an S3, I worry about the security side of owning the car, I am a worrier and sometimes see on here that some people have experienced break ins... Do you get much aggro on the roads? I know the colours of the car bring different levels of attention.... I would prob go to Daytona Grey (previous A3 had it and it was lovely when clean) but I do like the Turbo Blue.
So I am trying to decide... do i pay the lump sum on my A3 and keep a very nice car, with all that i would want inside (but out of warranty - if i buy an extended warranty could that be extra money put towards the S3 monthly cost?). Or do I go for a new S3 with the new design inside and out, or could anyone offer another car to look at. I don't really want to go over £40k. I understand that the new S3 isn't everyones cup of tea but I think that's going to be the case no matter what car someone has. We all don't like the same...
I'd appreciate any help / advice... Stay safe all.
I'm wondering if i could ask for opinions / advice on my current car and what comes next as my PCP deal ends in June 2021. I have a really nice 2017 Audi A3 Saloon 2 litre (auto) quattro black edition in floret silver. The car is immaculate (apart from some stone chips on the bonnet), and has a lot of extras fitted. The car has Matrix headlights, Soft nappa leather seats, Bang and Olufsen stereo, Tech pack, heated front seats, Virtual cockpit, Rear camera, Parking assist plus (the self parking version which I've never used), Apple Carplay, Folding door mirrors, Interior lighting pack, Extended leather trim inside, Wireless charging.
When I purchased this car some people asked why would I spend so much on the extras when its "only an A3" but I do enjoy technology inside the car and I've always said how the interior of the car looks is just as important to me as the exterior (I spend enough time looking at it).
The PCP ends in July with a lump sum of £15,000 payable. The plan was always to buy the car as its a great car and has all the toys I would like and a great engine, its lovely to drive and looks great. I've looked on Audi's Used website and there are only 2 other A3 Saloon black edition in an 800 mile radius.
Obviously Audi have contacted me and asked what i was thinking in regards to the PCP / car, asking if I was looking at a new car. I've told them that i probably will not be looking at a new A3 Saloon as they only offer the 1.5 litre engine now. I had a 1.5 litre C.O.D A3 sportback before my current A3 and enjoy the larger engine. I don't scream around like a nutter but the extra power is nice.
I started looking around at what other manufacturers have to offer but am not sure. I looked at BMW, I liked the 2 Series Gran Coupe and did start looking at a second hand (Dec 2020) M235i, but when i looked at it in the flesh I just didn't like the shape. I don't like 1 Series BMW's, and tbh i prefer a saloon style car. The Series 3 seems a bit out of my reach. Im really not a fan of the space ship style interior of Mercedes.
Audi have come to me and asked if I have considered the new S3 Saloon.... keeping the 2 litre engine and power (and more!). The new S3 seems to have more "as standard" now and they have only had to add Matrix headlights and a "comfort and sound pack" to bring it up to my A3's spec (sacrificing the auto parking , I've never used it). The S3 would work out £50 a month more than my A3 atm with a £4k deposit. Audi quoted £40,575 for the S3. I've been on CarWow and had a quote from Audi Crawley (same dealer?!?!) for £38,236.
Never owning an S3, I worry about the security side of owning the car, I am a worrier and sometimes see on here that some people have experienced break ins... Do you get much aggro on the roads? I know the colours of the car bring different levels of attention.... I would prob go to Daytona Grey (previous A3 had it and it was lovely when clean) but I do like the Turbo Blue.
So I am trying to decide... do i pay the lump sum on my A3 and keep a very nice car, with all that i would want inside (but out of warranty - if i buy an extended warranty could that be extra money put towards the S3 monthly cost?). Or do I go for a new S3 with the new design inside and out, or could anyone offer another car to look at. I don't really want to go over £40k. I understand that the new S3 isn't everyones cup of tea but I think that's going to be the case no matter what car someone has. We all don't like the same...
I'd appreciate any help / advice... Stay safe all.